African Mahogany Blanket Chest

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Here's a step-by-step guide to building your very own African Mahogany Blanket Chest: Step 1: Gather Your Materials You'll need the following tools and materials to bring this project to life: * 2 sheets of 3/4 inch thick African mahogany plywood (12 inches x 48 inches) * 1 sheet of 1/4 inch thick African mahogany plywood (12 inches x 48 inches) * 1 box of 1-1/4 inch wood screws * 1 can of wood glue * 1 sanding block * A tape measure * A pencil and paper for taking notes Step 2: Cut Your Plywood Cut the 3/4 inch thick plywood into the following pieces: * 2 pieces @ 12 inches x 48 inches (top and bottom panels) * 2 pieces @ 12 inches x 24 inches (side panels) * 1 piece @ 18 inches x 24 inches (back panel) Step 3: Assemble Your Chest Use wood screws to attach the side panels to the top and bottom panels. Make sure they are flush with the edges of the top and bottom panels. Step 4: Attach the Back Panel Attach the back panel to the sides using wood screws. Use a level to ensure it is straight. Step 5: Sand Your Chest Use a sanding block to smooth out any rough edges or splinters. Step 6: Apply Wood Glue Apply a thin layer of wood glue to all seams and joints. Step 7: Assemble the Drawers Cut the 1/4 inch thick plywood into the following pieces: * 2 pieces @ 12 inches x 24 inches (drawer bottoms) * 2 pieces @ 12 inches x 6 inches (drawer sides) * 1 piece @ 18 inches x 6 inches (drawer back) Step 8: Attach the Drawer Sides Use wood screws to attach the drawer sides to the drawer bottoms. Step 9: Attach the Drawer Back Attach the drawer back to the drawer sides using wood screws. Step 10: Assemble the Drawers into the Chest Attach the drawers to the chest using wood screws. Step 11: Finish Your Chest Sand and apply a finish of your choice (stain, paint, etc.) to protect the wood and give it a beautiful look. That's it! With these simple steps, you can build your very own African Mahogany Blanket Chest.